11 Easter cakes your great grandma would approve of

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Feeling fancy Easter cakes are a bit, well, extra? Skip the fuss and dive into these 11 down-home Easter cakes. They’re easy, delicious, and guaranteed to have Grandma saying, “Now that’s what Easter’s all about!”

A cake with a slice taken out of it.
Coconut Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Strawberry Shortcake

A piece of biscuit with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate.
Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Calling all strawberry lovers! Calling all Bisquick fans! This Easter, ditch the fancy stuff and whip up this easy-peasy classic strawberry shortcake. Fresh strawberries + fluffy biscuits = pure deliciousness. Perfect for a potluck or just because, this crowd-pleaser is ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

Tomato Soup Cake

A piece of cake is sitting on a plate next to a can of soup.
Tomato Soup Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Ditch the bakery this Easter and bake something awesome with Grandma vibes! This Tomato Soup Cake sounds crazy (tomato soup?!), but trust me, it’s magic. The secret ingredient makes the cake super moist and adds a hidden layer of flavor that goes perfectly with the yummy spices. It’s like a delicious time warp – easy to make and guaranteed to be a new fave!
Get the Recipe: Tomato Soup Cake

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Slice of chocolate cake on heart-shaped plate.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Skip the fancy stuff this Easter! This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake is all about deep, delicious chocolate flavor, none of those grocery store frills. It’s a denser, richer cake that’s perfect for chocoholics (you know who you are!) and guaranteed to be a hit at your Easter dinner. Easy to make and oh-so-satisfying, this cake is a win-win.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of homemade strawberry cake with icing and strawberry on top.
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Level up your Easter dessert game with this awesome old-school Strawberry Cake recipe! Packed with fresh strawberries, this cake is moist, yummy, and bursting with flavor. It’s like a taste from grandma’s kitchen, perfect for the whole family. Top it off with some strawberry frosting (because, yum!), and you’ve got a showstopper that’s easy to make and sure to impress. Win-win!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake

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Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Calling all blueberry lovers! This Easter, bake a nostalgic treat with our Extra Moist Blueberry Bundt Cake. It’s a vintage recipe with a fun twist: homemade farmers’ cheese for a bit of tang instead of lemon! Perfect for grabbing a slice with your coffee or enjoying all year round, this bundt cake is full of delicious dried blueberries – no need to wait for fresh ones!
Get the Recipe: Farmers Cheesecake Bundt Cake

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Slice of lemon cheesecake on red, white, and blue plate.
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Shortcut alert! This No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake is your Easter dessert hero. Think creamy lemon goodness chillin’ in a store-bought crust – it’s basically fancy pudding, but way cooler (and way easier). Whip it up in minutes, stash it in the fridge, and boom! You’ve got a delicious, vintage-ish dessert ready to go.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes

Pineapple Ice Cream Cake on a white plate next to a pool of sauce.
Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Channel your Easters gone by with these mini pineapple rum ice cream cakes! Think tiny graham cracker crusts piled high with tangy pineapple goo, creamy ice cream, and a boozy caramel drizzle. They’re like a blast from the past in bite-sized form, perfect for a fun and easy Easter dessert. Plus, homemade ice cream sounds fancy, but it’s surprisingly doable (we won’t tell if you use store-bought!).
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes

Strawberry Coffee Cake

Slice of strawberry coffee cake on white plate.
Strawberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Easter brunch vibes? This Strawberry Coffee Cake is your new best friend! Skip the fancy bakery stuff and bake this grandma-approved recipe instead. It’s got that perfect texture – fluffy but not too airy, and packed with fresh strawberries in every bite. Coffee cake for breakfast? You bet! Dessert? Absolutely! This crowd-pleaser is a winner any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Coffee Cake

Coconut Cake

A cake with a slice taken out of it.
Coconut Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Coconut Cake Craving? Skip the bakery and whip up this EPIC Easter cake! Forget fancy stuff, this recipe’s all about classic coconut goodness. Butter, sugar, and shredded coconut galore – it’s like a party in your mouth! This fluffy cake is moist, dreamy, and loaded with coconut flavor in every single bite. Bonus: it’s easier to make than it looks!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cake

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Slice of cinnamon crumb cake on white plate.
Cinnamon Crumb Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Cinnamon Crumb Cake alert! Easter brunch just got WAY more relaxed. This ain’t no fancy bakery treat – it’s pure comfort food magic. Warm spices, buttery crumbles, and fluffy cake in every bite? Yes please! Even better, it uses stuff you probably already have on hand. No crazy shopping trip needed! Whip it up, grab a fork, and get ready for a nostalgic Easter dessert that’s the perfect pick-me-up.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Vanilla Skillet Cake

A slice of cake with powdered sugar on a plate.
Vanilla Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easter dessert just got easier (and way more fun!) with this Vanilla Cake In A Skillet! Forget fancy pans – this recipe uses a trusty cast-iron skillet for a cake that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Bonus: it’s simple to make with everyday ingredients. Basically, it’s like Grandma’s kitchen magic, but way less work. Whip one up for Easter and impress everyone (even yourself!) with this nostalgic treat.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Skillet Cake

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